Keys to the Game
Aber Bridget made her debut from since early season. She is looking good as she finds her momentum back in the game
Annet Among stepped up under the rim in Game 1 finishing with 7 points and 7 rebounds. Her presence will be crucial again whilist Mercy Batamuliza is unavaulable.
Sarah Ageno led the team with a double-double, controlling the tempo and keeping the Lady Jaguars composed throughout the game.
The Lady Jaguars will be looking for a more convincing performance as they aim to finish the series today.
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The win was expected, but what mattered most was the performance. While the Lady Jaguars got the result, they never quite reached the level many expected.
The opening quarter was unusually close, ending 13-13. JKL relied heavily on Tamasha, who consistently found space in the defense and knocked down jump shots to keep her side in the game ( no wonder she finished with 24 points)
The second quarter followed a similar pattern. Although the Lady Jaguars created good looks, especially from beyond the arc, they couldn’t fully pull away as JKL continued to stay within reach. It wasn’t that the Lady Jaguars were struggling, they were simply playing to manage and control the game at a steady pace which was eventually slow. They scored 13, 15, 15, and 16 points across the four quarters, with their highest-scoring period coming in the fourth.
By the second half, JKL was already burnt out, I mean most of them are rookies and the bench was narrowly thin and young inexperienced players. The lady jaguars simply kept the pace at their level to match JKL’s rhythm and that’s how they easily secured a 14-point victory.
Game stats
1. Mambo Maimuna – 12 points, 3 rebounds
2. Sarah Ageno – 11 points, 18 rebounds
3. Shakira Nanvubya – 7 points, 5 rebounds
4. Annet Among – 7 points, 7 rebounds
Now, the Lady Jaguars return to the same venue today, looking to close out the series and book their place in the semifinals. See you there. 🐆🏀